Chaque année, nous invitons des équipes passionnées d'entrepreneurs, de scientifiques et d'innovateurs du monde entier à participer à notre Défi
d'un million de dollars US
SEEDING THE FUTURE
GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM CHALLENGE
Ouverture des candidatures le 1er janvier 2027
Comment postulerOuvert aux organisations à but non lucratif et aux ONG, aux institutions universitaires et de recherche, ainsi qu'aux entreprises à but lucratif ou sociales en phase de démarrage, dans tous les pays. Réservé aux organisations, et non aux particuliers.Candidature gratuite.
Organisé par notre partenaire, Welthungerhilfe
Seeding The Future
Global Food System Challenge
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This Challenge seeks to inspire and support creative, diverse, and multidisciplinary teams to create game‑changing innovations that will help transform the food system.
Competitive grants and prizes are awarded for innovations targeting the white space where three domains intersect: safe and nutritious food; sustainably produced; and accessible, appealing, affordable, and trusted. These domains reside within a food policy framework, where innovations can be implemented within existing or future policy.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only
thing that ever has.”
Since 2021, we have received over 5,000 submissions from teams of innovators, entrepreneurs, academic and research institutions, and non-profits, each focusing on high impact innovations to transform the food system.
The Challenge
Awards & How to Apply
Grants and prizes are matched to how far an innovation has come, from a first proof of concept to proven impact at scale.
Three levels of award:
Seed Grants
$25,000each
Up to 8 awards
For promising ideas with a prototype or proof of concept that demonstrates feasibility.
Growth Grants
$100,000each
Up to 3 awards
For proven, doable innovations with economic feasibility at scale and high-impact potential.
Grand Prizes
$250,000each
Up to 2 awards
For scalable, trusted innovations with demonstrated potential for major impact.
Key dates:
- Jan 1, 2027Opens
- Feb 15Closes
- JuneJunSeed Grants
- JulyJulGrowth & Grand Prizes
Up to $1,000,000 awarded each year. Full eligibility and selection criteria →
The Seeding The Future Annual Global Food System Challenge aims to inspire game‑changing, impactful innovations in the “Innovation White Space,” where three domains intersect:
- Safe and nutritious food for a healthy diet.
- Sustainable and regenerative practices that enable the food system to stay within planetary boundaries.
- Equitable access to food that is affordable, appealing, and trusted.
These domains reside within a Food Policy Framework where innovations can be implemented either within an existing or new policy framework.WATCH OUR 2024 / 25 UPDATE: